The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1887-08-17

Winters, but then you know. John saved
my life from a cowardly assassin. car
forget that"
At that moment q servant entered and
announced Harry Winters.
SHOW him in" said Mr.. Hapgood, the
son OF my old friend will never be denied
admission here"
A moment later Harry himself entered
and was kindly~eceived by the father and
daughter, the latter giving him a look
which plainly said, "How have you sue
ceeded?"
MIR. Hapgsod," began Harry, IL have
news for you; man has been arrested
charged with firing at you some two months
ago, and the officers have brought him here
to see if you can identify him"
very well. let them come in" said Mr..
Hapgood.
Harry left the room as the old gentle
man spoke, and returned Immediately, fol-
lowed by two detectives with smooth
faced, Misunderstanding young man be-
tween them.
"That is the man. l could swear to him
any place, cried the old gentleman. "How
did you succeed in finding him."
MIR. Winters is entitled to the credit"
replied one of the officers. He found a
photograph, from which we identified the
prisoner"
But he had never seen him. How could
he know him from photograph"
This man, George Holmes, said Har-
~, indicating the prisoner, "had been pho
tographed ut Sing Sing with his chum and
partner in crime, James Costello. l found
their picture in the rogues' gallery, number
1921. Here it is. And lie produced and
handed Mr.. Hapgood card photograph.
Great Aeavens" cried the old gentle
man, "what have We here?"
His daughter sprang to his side, and
seized the card from his trembling hand.
1t was picture of two men in the striped
garb of the penitentiary; one, the prisoner
before her; the other, the man she had
known as John Clifford.
Il always suspected it," she murmured,
giving Harry grateful look.
And what have you to say?" said Mr..
Hapgood sternly to the ex-convict.
81 don't know" he growled. Il suppose
I'd better tell, for Jim will if don't. He
always saves himself / fired the shot, sir,
but the pistol wasn't loaded with ball. Ii
was scheme to give Jim a chance to
rescue you. | urged him to take the ten
thousand you offered, but he struck for
high stake and we've lost everything"
As he finished speaking step was heard
in the hall, and the next instant the door
was tuIONH Opcu, anu oOuu NlilViu ch-
tered the library.
Good morning, Mr.. Costello" said
Harry Winters, here's your old friend,
Mr. Holmes"
"Confusion!" cried Clifford, what does
this mean"
ut MEANS" cried the old gentleman,
that you are unmasked you scoundrel-
and you thought to marry my daughter!
Officers, take him away"
Clifford made no reply, but sprang MINI
bly, through the open window and disap-
peared.
After him." shouted Mr.. Hapgood.
Never mind, said one OF the detectives,
quietly he II find two officers at the street
door. He's wanted on half a score of
charges, and will 90 down for long term.
Good morning" And the officers vanished
with their prisoner.
And now Harry" said Mr.. Hapgood,
forgive an old man who has been foolish
ly deceived. Take my daughter, and be
happy"
well, father" said Alice, slyly, "if he
is your choice for a SON law, I'll not re-
fuse him as a husband"